Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program Grant

Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)
Amount: Up to US $8,000
Last Updated: July 21, 2025

Summary

The Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program (ADNSP) aims to address the nursing shortage in California by providing scholarships up to $8,000 for eligible applicants enrolled in Associate's Degree Nursing Programs. In return, recipients must commit to a 12-month service obligation in a qualified facility within a medically underserved area post-graduation. This initiative supports the training of Registered Nurses (RNs) who will deliver essential direct patient care, enhancing healthcare accessibility across the state.

Overview

Purpose: The purpose of the Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program (ADNSP) is to increase the number of appropriately trained Registered Nurses (RNs) providing direct patient care in a qualified facility or area in California. Description: The Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program (ADNSP) makes awards to eligible applicants currently accepted or enrolled in an Associate's Degree Nursing Program that prepares them to become a Registered Nurse for a scholarship of up to $8,000 in exchange for a 12-month service obligation practicing and providing direct patient care in an eligible geographic or approved site designation within six months of graduation. State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible Applicants - IndividualMust be enrolled or starting the program this school year. be enrolled in a minimum of 6-semester units, or its equivalent, until program completion,not have an existing service obligation with other entities, including other HCAI programs,must be willing to practice full time, direct care at a qualified setting in a medically underserved area in California for at least twelve (12) months upon graduation and, if required, upon obtaining your license and/or certification.